{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Go Radio Business Show with Hunter & Haughey. Scotland’s Business Podcast.","title":"Can Scotland Avoid an Economic Squeeze?","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2126,"description":"Air Date: October 4th, 2026 with Barclays Hampden Hospitality and Events\n \nHosts: Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter\nScotland’s economy is facing growing pressures, and this week Lord Willie Haughey and Sir Tom Hunter tackle the issues head-on. \nFrom soaring government debt, rising borrowing costs and escalating fuel prices to the housing crisis, business rates, and the mounting challenges facing hospitality, they examine what it all means for businesses and families across the country. \nDrawing on real-world examples, they discuss why governments must act faster, where opportunities for growth still exist, and why investment remains critical despite the storm clouds on the horizon.\nKey Highlights\nThe warning signs from rising government debt and 30-year bond yields.\nWhy diesel prices and global conflicts are pushing up business costs.\nA candid review of Labour’s economic approach and the challenges facing government finances.\nThe closure of a Perthshire pub as business rates continue to hit hospitality hard.\nPositive news from Rolls-Royce and major defence investment bringing jobs and apprenticeships to Scotland.\nWhy Scotland's housing emergency is worsening despite political promises.\nThe need for faster planning decisions and lower construction costs to boost housebuilding.\nTom Hunter and Willie Haughey offer practical solutions for politicians and policymakers.\n\nJoin the Conversation \n \nWhat did you think of this episode?  Email: GoBusiness@thisisgo.co.uk \n \nFollow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok \n \nFor more Go Studio Podcasts, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD...\n \nFor more about our sponsor, Barclays Hampden Hospitality and Events visit: https://www.hampdenpark.co.uk/goradio/ ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/f3_Bcqs3gAP0Bg-D9wSlWNsMij_OS7pJBu9pV2YM-s0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xNTgz/NTA4N2M5MTUzYzk3/MjJmNDcwMGMwNzA1/MTJmZi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}